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GKR 883N

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

17,505 mi
Last recorded17,505 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKR 883N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 17,505 miles

Central Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 17,496 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail close to engine mounting marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger, marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision wheel arch below seat, area marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 16,819 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 15,895 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 14,571 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 13,760 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 12,881 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 8,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 5,367 miles

has had been welded and undersealed

Pass 15 Jun 2016 97,700 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 92,593 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 89,676 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 82,222 miles

both rear tyres nearing limit

offside front outer sill corroding

Pass 11 Jul 2012 77,650 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 72,309 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f upper balljoint rubber split

Fail 5 Aug 2011 72,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f upper balljoint rubber split

Pass 11 Aug 2010 68,992 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 68,992 miles

Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2009 64,947 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 64,947 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 60,181 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 54,425 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 506,364 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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GKR 883N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 47,922 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GKR 883N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 51 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GKR 883N registered?

GKR 883N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 February 1975.

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The MOT history for GKR 883N shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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